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Charles Brittain - Class Of 1947 VIEW PROFILE

Charles Brittain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CWO Charles Henry Brittain

 

 

 
Birth: May 8, 1929
Timpson
Shelby County
Texas, USA
Death: Feb. 22, 2009
Jacksonville
Onslow County
North Carolina, USA

Thsi is the older brother of CPL Cecil Allen Brittain. Cecil was the victim of a military aircraft accident in Hawaii March 22, 1955.
Charles proudly served his country with the US Marine Corps for 34 years retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer-4. He valiantly served in the Korean war with two tours in Viet Nam. Personnal decorations included 2 Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Combat "V" for meritorious service while in Viet Nam. Other awards included the Presidential Unit Citation with 2 Stars, Korean and Viet Nam Service Medals, and multiple other unit and campaign awards.
He surrounded himself with nature. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, hunting and working in his garden. 
 
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 Parents:
  Harvey Benjamin Brittain (1904 - 1990)
  Aulie Ann Hammers Brittain (1902 - 1983)
 
 Siblings:
  Frances Ann Brittain Martin (1927 - 1987)*
  Charles Henry Brittain (1929 - 2009)
  Cecil Allen Brittain (1933 - 1955)*
 
*Calculated relationship
 
Burial:
Oakdale Cemetery
Washington
Beaufort County
North Carolina, USA
 
Created by: David Dunnavant
Record added: May 05, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 52035438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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